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Packing a suit is a must-learn thing for regular travelers like us. Everybody likes the pack-n-go lifestyle, but the need for an easy strategy is always there.

Packing effectively can allow you to carry more in the same suitcase you use.

Wait, how is that possible?

It’s about compressing the clothes so that less space is consumed, and yes, no pressing is required later on. You have to pick your day-favorite suit and get dressed in no time.

Here is a simple how-to guides collection shared by styling blogs, brands, and other authorities:

#1. Brooks Brothers way – Takes <5 mins

Brooks brothers have a 6 step formula to pack your suit in less than 5 mins or so:

– > Firstly, lay suit face down on a flat surface

– > Fold the left shoulder bag;

– > Turn right shoulder inside out, and then tuck left shoulder into the right

– > You’ll have folded in half lengthwise; now fold horizontally

– > Place folded the jacket in the center of the outstretched trousers.

– > Fold trouser bottom over jacket and repeat with top of trousers.

That’s it; you’re ready to make your way around.

View the picture here: https://magazine.brooksbrothers.com/how-to-pack-a-suit/

#2. wikiHow’s Strategy to pack a suit – Takes <5 mins

Similar to Brooks Brothers’ way, we have WikiHow’s how-to/guide to packing a suit in no time:

– > Start with turning your suit jacket so that the backside is facing you (on a flat surface)

– > Fold the left side of the jacket backward, just the shoulder end

– > Fold the right side of the jacket, then. Make sure there are no curls, and both sides have been turned perfectly.

– > Fold the jacket into half lengthwise. Just grab the bottom of your jacket and sack it up with the upper end.

That’s it for the first method; here’s another technique shared by WikiHow:

– > Like the first method, start by laying your suit jacket face down on a flat surface. Make sure the backside is facing you.

– > Fold the left shoulder back towards the center of the suit. Straighten the arm of the suit, so it runs flush along the side of the label.

– > Fold the right shoulder and turn it inside out, so it is shrunk.

– > Now, Tuck the left shoulder into the right shoulder. The entire length of the lapel should be lined up and straight.

– > Fold the bottom and top of the jacket, and that’s it, you’re ready to put your suit inside the suitcase.

Another simple guide to packing your suit is folding the jacket half lengthwise and then rolling it like a ball. It takes a few seconds, but it may damage the pressed condition.

View the picture here: https://www.wikihow.com/Pack-a-Suit-Into-a-Suitcase

What Packing guide do I follow?

Being a traveler, I have tried several methods to pack suits, but the easiest packing method is WikiHow’s first (we have already learned). It just takes a few seconds to get it packed, and the clothes’ condition remains the same.

Any Suggestion For Better Packing?

Regarding suggestions, I’ll share an easy to follow a brief guide about better packing:

#1. Start with the right suitcase

Before we follow a suit packing guide, it is essential to choose the right suitcase.

Here are a few things to consider while choosing a suitcase:

#1. Make sure it is durable: When it is about traveling, durability is what we require. Choose the suitcase that is manufactured using a rigid plastic and steel combination.

#2. Make sure it has compartments: Concerned with the packing, we have different types of clothes to pack. It would help if you went for a suitcase with separate rooms for various clothing.

#3. A zipped pocket for essential stuff

Rather than putting the essential detergents, face washes, and soaps with your clothes, place them in a separate pocket. Most suitcases have a zipped pocket that can easily take the basic traveling stuff.

With these three factors in mind, make a fine choice and order your suitcase to take your journey to the next level.

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It’s not the end; here are a few more remedies:

• The Packing Cubes Method: As the name suggests, packing cube methods means rolling, tossing, and tumbling along the way. It keeps your belongings tightly contained and minimizes wrinkles.

• The Rolling Method: Similar to WikiHow’s last guide, you can roll your t-shirts and jeans to get them packed in a matter of seconds. I use this one for jeans and t-shirts only.

• The Mix and Match Method: This is some scientific stuff; you won’t need to pack as much in the mix-and-match method. Just find a wear that can easily fit with two or more pants. This way, you can produce a combo and get your stuff inside with no wrinkles afterward.

Final Verdict:

It’s up to you which method you choose but ensure there are no wrinkles. The packing cubes method and formal methods that are used by authorities are what I would recommend to anyone who is traveling for the first time.

Pack your suits well, catch your next flight, and enjoy the ride.

Any suggestions?

Do let me know in the comments 🙂

Written By Boyan Minchev

References:

https://www.tripit.com/web/blog/2018/11/how-to-pack-a-suit.html

https://magazine.brooksbrothers.com/how-to-pack-a-suit/

https://www.wikihow.com/Pack-a-Suit-Into-a-Suitcase

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